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Security report for 506.io

FiftyPoint6 Holdings Ltd · E-commerce · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

506.io is a UK-based small business specializing in developing Shopify apps aimed at enhancing eCommerce store performance. Their product suite includes EasyGift, GetSale, EasyScan, and Exchange It, which focus on increasing average order value, automating discounts, managing fulfillment, and improving customer retention. The company positions itself as a Certified Shopify Partner with a strong reputation supported by numerous positive merchant reviews and notable brand clients. Technically, the website is built on Webflow, hosted on DigitalOcean, and integrates modern analytics tools like Google Analytics and Tag Manager. The site is mobile-optimized and presents a professional user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and domain transfer protection but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for enhanced protection. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies or consent mechanisms. Overall, the domain registration is privacy protected but consistent with the business profile, and no suspicious patterns were detected.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
62
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
62

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

506 operates in the eCommerce sector, targeting Shopify merchants with SaaS applications designed to boost sales and operational efficiency. Their business model relies on app subscriptions or usage within the Shopify ecosystem. The company demonstrates competitive advantages through certified partnership status, a portfolio of multiple apps, and endorsements from reputable brands. Growth indicators include active blog content, customer testimonials, and continuous app development. The partnership with Shop Circle suggests a supportive technology ecosystem. The company maintains a focused market presence in the UK with a small team, emphasizing quality and customer support.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protection enabled. However, it lacks DNSSEC and common security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security, which could mitigate risks like clickjacking and man-in-the-middle attacks. No incident response or security policy information is published, and no dedicated security contact channels are provided. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file limits transparency. Privacy compliance is insufficient, with no cookie consent or privacy policy visible, potentially exposing the company to GDPR compliance risks. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a small SaaS provider but could be improved.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to protect against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with a consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Establish and publicize an incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy with dedicated contact channels.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities and maintain secure coding practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FiftyPoint6 Holdings Ltd
Description
506 develops Shopify apps designed to boost eCommerce stores by increasing average order value, automating promotions, managing fulfillment, and improving customer retention. Their apps include EasyGift, GetSale, EasyScan, and Exchange It.
Key services
EasyGift - upselling and gifting app, GetSale - discount and promotion automation, EasyScan - fulfillment and inventory management, Exchange It - returns management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Webflow CMS, jQuery, Highlight.js, Google Fonts
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Shopify (apps developed for Shopify platform)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status to prevent unauthorized transfers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages found on the site.
  3. Contact information is primarily via contact/support forms; no direct emails or phone numbers visible.
  4. Strong branding as a Shopify Partner with multiple apps and customer testimonials.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and hosting on DigitalOcean.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  7. No explicit GDPR compliance mechanisms or cookie consent banners detected.
  8. Social media presence includes Twitter follow button (@506_apps).
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS and hosted on DigitalOcean, leveraging modern web technologies including jQuery and Highlight.js for UI enhancements. Google Fonts are used for typography, and Google Analytics and Tag Manager provide visitor tracking and marketing analytics. The site loads moderately fast with responsive design for mobile devices. The technical implementation is clean with proper meta tags and SEO optimizations. However, the lack of security headers and DNSSEC indicates some technical debt in security hardening. The use of privacy protection for WHOIS is common for small businesses but reduces transparency. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but has room for security and privacy improvements.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 61/100Medium35 findingsView report
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